beek Posted September 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Ill look at that a bit more before it gets painted with both wheels on the ground and sat on it. TBH this is how i fitted it first off so was pretty near. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beek Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Well me hearties long time since anything has happened partly to do with my back problem if you suffer get it sorted as when you get older its a real pian. so after sorting the so called electricl problem which turned out to be a sheared of woodruff key yep would you adam and eve it theres me checking everything electrical as no spark and all the time the problem was sat there waiting to be found, Well today was the try out, fingers crossed it was going to fire up, Well i bloddy hoped so afterall the effort gone into it. So after checking things and fresh fuel with a bit of premix i gave her a go second or 3rd kick and she was off and running, Was suprised really as it ticked over and responded well added the premix as i was still bleeding the oil lines so may look a bit smokey gradually as it warmed up i could see a bit more smoke guess showing the oil was now bleeding through, yep sure enough the lines are now full so once ive used this ltr or so fuel i can add some good gas. Ran her up to temp and all is fine no signs of any leaks, well one tiny one on exhaust join but ive not even sealed them anyway so expected really Pleased she is running CLICK THE IMAGE FOR VIDEO CLIP Beek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heds954 Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Good stuff Beek, the bike's sounding sweet, keep up the good work BTW you look a lot younger than I imagined and you don't seem to be showing any visual signs of your back trouble, you're not one of these benefit frauds are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisball Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Nice one Jason, you will have to upload a video clip so we can hear it running!! Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heds954 Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Nice one Jason, you will have to upload a video clip so we can hear it running!! Good stuff. Click on his images in his last post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banoffee Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Great vids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazrs257 Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Sounding good mate. Is your lad actually going to let you ride it? That'll be his inheritance one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 After visiting Jason yesterday (with bits I still haven't finished for him), I can honestly say the bike is tiny, it looks fookin amazin. He has thought about everything and it shows. It is a credit to him, cant wait for it to be finished. (best pull my finger out) Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja.busa Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Thats awesome, sounds crips and just looks right, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beek Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 All things going to plan sorting out all the little bits now to finish. Made the seat padded parts just need to get them covered Wasny happy with the pv motors position as it made things tight in the engine bay, so decided to try some other positions think this is the best option so will make new brackets and position it here out the way, I plan to use just 2 cables to work the front power valves from which ill make a adjustable rod system to connect to the rear ones. A larger rad was always on the cards when i found one at a reasonable price. guess £30 is pretty reasonable for a large capacity rad. just need to sort out new brackets and reposition the inlets ect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si.likes.guiness Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 nice jason,how long till ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beek Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 One of the last jobs to be done The air flilter were always going to be a problem and one that couldnt be done until near completion as the fairing had to be in its final position ect. I was never going to be happy with pod type filters and the original trunks were a poor design, So there was only one choice to make some. I started out making a base that would sit over the carb mouths and take the space available within the fairing, once id got the base sorted the air box sides needed making first i made them in model foam which is easy to cut and sand once id done this i was able to make the fibreglass sides the idea now was the sides will be bonded to the back panel. next up was making the front cover using the sides as the mold, this turned out pretty good so just need to get some dzus fasterners to fix the top The breather spout was added, note its not long as i intend to keep it within the fairing to breath The filter element was made using suitable alloy gauze and filter foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nice work Jason, they are similar to the carbon fibre ones on my old Rossi rep, can't wait to see it finished it's truly been a labour of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredie Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 All things going to plan sorting out all the little bits now to finish. Made the seat padded parts just need to get them covered very nice work whats the foam seat made of ?? easy to shape by the looks of it what did u use too stick down ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beek Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Not sure the name of the foam but was easy to cut and can be sanded down with sand paper the foam is stuck onto a piece of plastic/nylon chopping board with high impact spray on carpet glue, ive put a few hole in the board and threaded them so i can screw some bolts right through and through the seat so just a small 6mm nut holds it on underneath, my idea is to cover the seat but waiting to find some suitable material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beek Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Id planned that March was the time to paint my bike but things got a bit behind and new jobs appeared so maybe towards the end of the month ill be nearer painting but some of the recent jobs include It looks one mean mother fucker undressed New radiator fitted and plumbed in also in pic carbon dash with the warning lights and temp gauge now fitted Lower fairing modded so creating a nice vent for lower radiator before and after made the seat base from nylon and close cell foam and covered them, Pleased with them as not easy covering seats with awkward shapes Decided to trim the rear wings of the fairing, think it looks better now after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidkinky Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Something girly written by Aurora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2639 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I'm impressed with the airboxes. Nice attention to detail. As you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beek Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 A nice sunny day gave me the chance to get some decent photos in a bit more space. really please with the mods ive done to the rear part of the fairing Now ready for painting as i can finish any jobs as i rebuild it. The bike is going to be know as a BEEK GP500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6Jon Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I like that very much ! It all seems to fit together very well from all angles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beek Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I like that very much ! It all seems to fit together very well from all angles Your right Jon today was the first time for a few months id been able to get the bike in the garden with more space so i could get a better pic and im pleased with it ive done quite a few mods to the fairing but hadnt seen them from a distance. once everything is bolted one itll look good for sure The only thing bugging me is front indicators, ive got some small ones thatll fit in the fairing but ? do i want mirrors maybe there is a tiny set out there with indicators built in. just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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beek Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Wheres that Beek gone not been posting much recently. As some of you guys know i done my back in a couple of months ago ( tore a disc ) so havent been to active, but ive managed a few little jobs just to keep the fire burning and show that project " BEEK GP500 " is still going strong. At the moment the bike is in bits im planning to get the frame and swingarm painted as soon as i can so i can start rebuilding the bike, but ive had a chance to do a few little jobs just to improve things so enjoy the pics and dont wet your pants looking at my ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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si.likes.guiness Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 i did wonder how you were getting on mate,top work as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Getting the hang of the lathe and the mill then Jason? Been a bit hectic out here so havent had much time to answer e mails. (plus its too warm to spend time inside.............) Regards Paul ps coming along nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomfoolery Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 What a fantastic thread, just read the whole lot. Excellent work, really inspirational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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